Tried jumping rope 3 1/2 months after extended tummy tuck and felt a odd, dissolving sensation and tightness?

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A small rectangle from my belly button to my incision is still numb. I can't feel anything there. I thought since it was so far after 6 weeks I'd be alright with doing jump rope (it's the only cardio I really like to do) and I felt this feeling. I was going really hard. Should I stop doing it all together until I don't feel numb? (I know that might be forever) Or should I go slower? There was no "pain" but this sensation was very odd and alarming.

Jason Hess, MD · Answer

Numbness below the navel extending to the lower abdominal incision is common.  Most patients who have undergone a full abdominoplasty will experience this outcome.  Most of the time, the sensation will return.  It may may take a year or more.  Tightness is a normal sensation with vigorous exercise following abdominoplasty.  This sensation will also resolve with time.  I generally tell patients to listen to their body with respect to exercise.  Recovery is different for everyone.  If you feel limited by pain or discomfort, I would suggest changing from jump rope to a different exercise or decreasing exercise intensity until you feel more comfortable.

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